With all these qualities, I will eventually become immortal.

Chapter 149 Blood Oath Penetrates to the Bone, Another Sudden Enlightenment (3k)

Meng Chuan did not deliberately renovate or reshape the silicon gold pile.

It was entirely due to the [Sharpness] quality that it unleashed the blade-like power of its fists!

Yesterday, Meng Chuan successfully grasped the power of cutting.

Break the limits of the earliest third-rate fist technique I learned besides Cannon Fist—Metal [Chopping Palm]!
[Trait: Sharp (Basic)]

"A light touch of fists and feet pierces armor; a sharp blade makes a fleeting moment of bloodshed."

Effect 1: Armor penetration, reduces the target's physical resistance by 10% with punches and kicks;
Effect 2: Blood Oath. When it hits, it causes the enemy to enter the bleeding state more quickly, and the bleeding speed is slightly increased.

Meng Chuan tried breaking through armor, and it worked even when hitting inanimate objects like stakes.

The dilapidated but gradually recovering silicon gold pile in front of us is proof of this.

The second one, Blood Oath, is even more monstrous; it belongs to the Noxian Hand.

Moreover, when combined with the previously acquired Bone-Penetrating trait, it's an absolute perfect match.

"The penetrating force of the fist penetrates deep into the bone, and the blood oath instantly causes continuous bleeding. The combination of the two is truly greater than the sum of its parts."

However, this is only in theory, and the method is too brutal to try easily.

However, he did think there was a good candidate to demonstrate his abilities.
Lin Yue had practiced a top-tier metal-attribute claw technique, which enabled him to train his palms to cut through iron like mud and break through his hard-body protection.

"This guy should be better soon, then he can come and cause me trouble."

I'll show him what the power of special abilities is.

Without needing to learn a whole bunch of metal fist techniques, he only needed [Sharpness] to let Lin Yue know that he should fight fire with fire.

He then thought of:

"The sharpness effect is also a practical tactic. I wonder if it will still be sharp if you wear a steel bone to block your hand."

He's been really broke lately, so he hasn't tried using the steel skeleton yet. He'll find out when he needs it.

The pre-college geniuses around him were secretly shocked to see Meng Chuan ravaging the silicon gold stakes and using a new method.

A while ago they were just flattening and shaping the silicon gold piles, and now they've shown off how to gut them.

"Awesome, I wonder what other tricks your brother Chuan has up his sleeve."

In martial arts, age doesn't matter; those who are skilled come first.

Whether they are returning high school seniors who have stayed for a year or freshmen who were discovered from other schools, they have all been captivated by his martial arts prowess recently.

Therefore, Meng Chuan's status in the pre-university program was once again promoted to the older brother level.

Everyone was eager to learn, and as soon as Meng Chuan finished, they took advantage of the recovery time of the silicon gold stake to quickly surround him and ask for his advice.

Offering guidance to others is also a way to help oneself grow.

Meng Chuan was happy to teach, and after about ten minutes, seeing that the silicon gold stake had recovered, he began the second round of boxing practice.

When it was lunchtime, Meng Chuan changed out of his training clothes, which he wore specifically for boxing, and looked at the control panel.

The path to breaking limits in Luo's Eight Extremes has been more than halfway completed.

"I wonder if they can break through their limits before the Supernova Tournament?"

The venue for the Supernova Games is currently under construction next to the Yong'an City TV Tower and is expected to be completed by the end of the New Year.

Once completed, this place will be transformed into a huge provincial martial arts competition center.

Its scale is enormous, enough to accommodate tens of thousands of spectators.

The venue was specially built for the Supernova Tournament, but it will also become the preferred venue for martial arts competitions in Yong'an and even the entire Shaanxi region in the future.

"Speaking of the Supernova Tournament alone, Hun Tian's breaking of the limit is not the most important thing."

The priority is to intensify the practice of the Five Elements Universe Fist, striving to master it before the Supernova Tournament, thereby breaking through the bottleneck of the eighth level.

The Supernova Competition is mainly attended by Wuhan University students, with only a very small number of students from the preparatory class participating.

Those who can participate as high school students are the elite of the elite.

Among the students of Wuhan University, there are many who have been immersed in martial arts for a long time, but have been stuck at the eighth or ninth level for a long time, unable to break through the reincarnation of a martial arts master.

Using the Qi and Blood of the Seven Gates to fight the enemy, Meng Chuan could make the most of his special abilities.

Even they would pale in comparison to the enormous difference in Qi and blood.

"I can't neglect my martial arts studies either. I'll attend any martial arts classes I can, as this will help me break through the limits of how quickly I can accumulate proficiency."

As for reaching a high level and creating his own techniques, Meng Chuan hasn't thought that far ahead yet.

Because that's something you'd only consider after you become a martial arts master.

However, ever since the palm strike broke through the limit.

Meng Chuan discovered that his cultivation speed for the Five Elements Universe Fist seemed to have increased as well.

Specifically, when the five elements are present in the internal organs, the smoothness of the circulation of lung metal qi is slightly improved.

Is this a sign that "Sharpness" has taken over the lungs and other internal organs?

Although there is still a long way to go before breaking through the limits of the core characteristic of the five internal organs, namely, "Five Qi Gathering at the Origin".

But since learning about the relevant martial arts principles, Meng Chuan has been able to vaguely sense them.

The qualities of heavy blows, penetrating force, and sharpness, though not explicitly stated, have effects such as improving comprehension.

But it was quietly improving his aptitude for practicing the corresponding attribute-based fist techniques.

Meng Chuan pondered to himself.

"This should be the change brought about by the lungs. After obtaining the Five Qi Gathering in the future, I will be able to [control] these traits together, and I won't have to guess like I am now."

Unfortunately, martial arts theory is just a conceptual thing, like a castle in the air or a mirage, and cannot be recorded by a panel to track the grind.

The only way to improve is to attend more martial arts theory classes and study more.

"Once I attend Wuhan University and study under those professors and scholars, my progress in martial arts theory will undoubtedly be even faster."

After the meal, Meng Chuan practiced the Tu Shui Liang Men San Liu boxing style, which was a good way to digest his food.

"Once these two skills break through their limits, it will be perfect for verifying my related speculations. Progress is rapid, and we're not far from perfection."

night.

Inside the Huayunfu residential complex, Meng Chuan, blindfolded, dodged and weaved, wary of Chen Xuewu's attack.

His feet moved nimbly, and he practiced the Eight Steps to Catch the Cicada by relying on his senses and agility.

Although Chen Xuewu does not live in Huayun Mansion, his master, [Extreme Fist Liu Sanduo], is a resident here.

Meng Chuan happened to run into him tonight, so he asked him to help him practice his movement techniques.

On the pebble beach in the neighborhood, Chen Xuewu seemed to be stuck to him, launching a tight attack with Bajiquan short-range strikes.

While dodging the attacks, Meng Chuan also had to watch out for the loose rocks under his feet.

At first, Meng Chuan would occasionally be hit in the back by Chen Xuewu.

Gradually, his movements became more and more fluid, and each time he was about to be hit, he would leave an afterimage in an instant.

As if teleported, it moved to a place three zhang away.

[Eight Steps to Catch the Cicada: Beginner (99%) → Proficient (2%) - Awaiting Breakthrough]

This afterimage, as thin as a cicada's wing, is one of the signs that the Eight Steps to Catch the Cicada has reached a high level of proficiency.

Half an hour passed, and Chen Xuewu did not touch him again. After the other party exhausted his strength, he called Meng Chuan to stop.

"Brother Chuan, take off your blindfold and rest for a while."

"I'm impressed. You're getting more and more freakish. I can't hit you even with my eyes closed now."

When they first met, Meng Chuan's health was significantly worse than his.

Now, he has been firmly left behind by Meng Chuan.

Chen Xuewu is still quite far from the seventh level, while Meng Chuan is almost at the eighth level.

Meng Chuan did not remove his blindfold and continued to practice his agility by dashing left and right in the rocky beach. He still had plenty of energy.

While practicing the Eight Steps to Catch the Cicada by himself, Meng Chuan laughed:

"This is the practice method of 'Eight Steps to Catch the Cicada,' which I learned at the United University Pre-High School, hahaha."

"Awesome! My master said I should focus on boxing first, and our school doesn't even teach top-notch body techniques."

Chen Xuewu said with considerable envy.

Meng Chuan continued:

"Your master is right. First, master the boxing and enter the seventh level. It's not too late to learn other skills then."

Chen Xuewu was helpless:
"Hey, you're almost at the eighth level. Tell me more about the Luo Family Bajiquan you've been practicing when you have time."

"I've tried practicing for so long, but I still have some trouble mastering the balance of strength and flexibility."

Meng Chuan laughed:

"No problem, my Luo Family Eight Extremes is already perfected. Just ask me if you don't understand anything."

"Alright, I'm going back to practice my boxing then. You can practice your movement techniques on your own."

Chen Xuewu didn't want to stay here anymore; being with Meng Chuan was too infuriating.

"Okay, be careful."

After seeing the other party off, Meng Chuan continued practicing the Eight Steps to Catch the Cicada.

Having just made a breakthrough, he wants to consolidate his gains completely.

He continued to blindfold himself, shutting off his visual senses and relying entirely on his perception and the rhythm of his footing to avoid the rocks.

See six directions, listen to all directions.

The Eight Steps to Catch the Cicada focuses on training his five senses and nerve reflexes; physical skills are not just about running fast.

Furthermore, one must rely on the senses of the whole body and mobilize physical behavior to avoid harm.

As darkness fell, Meng Chuan darted about like a shadowy figure on a rocky beach, gradually grasping the essence of this movement technique.

At nine o'clock in the evening, he took off his blindfold and looked at the panel.

【Eight Steps to Catch the Cicada: Proficient (2%) → (4%) Awaiting Breakthrough】

"I didn't expect that even after reaching the proficiency level, the progress rate would still be good. It seems that it won't be long before I become an expert."

Once you've mastered the movement techniques, you can start applying them in actual combat.

Meng Chuan leaped to the treetop, his toes barely touching the branches like a cicada skimming the water.

Immediately afterwards, his figure left a phantom trail as he leaped into the air, and after landing, he began a wild sprint.

As he ran, Meng Chuan grasped the key to the Eight Steps to Catch the Cicada.

Sometimes it leaps high into the air on the ladder to the clouds, and when it lands, it shakes up gravel and dust. It uses the recoil to accelerate twice in the Eight Steps to Catch the Cicada, creating a thunderous sound from the ground!
As he ran, he felt the whistling wind surrounding him, lifting him forward.

Gradually, Meng Chuan began to understand.

"It's not the wind, it's the air moving."

Thanks to his daily practice of the "method of ingesting qi," Meng Chuan gradually became able to grasp the flow of qi through his breath and distinguish the relationship between qi and wind.

After stopping, he reached out to try to feel the direction of the wind.

"Wind is the appearance of air movement, but air is its essential source."

Thinking of this, he stopped where he was and began to practice boxing.

The five elements—metal, wood, water, fire, and earth—transformed, causing the flow of different energies. He secretly pondered the differences between them.

"When I throw a punch or kick, the force I exert changes the density of the air, which in turn creates different wind forces."

He couldn't help but throw another punch, and the familiar, exhilarating feeling followed.

After a long time, Meng Chuan once again entered a state of enlightenment!
At the same time, the proficiency level of the Five Elements Universe Fist on the panel increased rapidly.

Two hours later, the condition disappeared. It wasn't just an improvement in martial arts theory, but also a huge increase in proficiency.

[Five Elements Universe Fist: Proficient (24%) → (56%) Awaiting Breakthrough]

He wasn't blinded by his tremendous progress, and continued to try his hand at punching.

At the same time, we should further consider the relationship between wind and air.

(End of this chapter)